Women’s triangular series

April 29, 2025 6:22 PM

India clinch thriller against South Africa, top Points Table in women’s Tri-Nation series

In the second match of the Women’s Tri-Nation Tournament, India edged out South Africa in a nail-biting contest, securing a 15-run victory. With this win, Team India leads the points table with four points, having won both of their matches against hosts Sri Lanka and now South Africa. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur continued her good run with the coin, just like in the opening match. This time, however, she chose to set a target rather than chase. ...

April 27, 2025 12:40 PM

Rain delays start as India begin tri-Series campaign against Sri Lanka

In their quest to lift their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title in October 2025, the hosts are all set to begin their campaign in a triangular series, taking on Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka on Sunday. However, rain delayed the scheduled 10 a.m. start at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, playing spoilsport to the much-anticipated clash. The third team in the series is Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa. After a long wait, the match finally started at 12 noon, with the game reduced to 39 ove...

April 26, 2025 4:01 PM

India Women’s team set to restart World Cup preparations with ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka

Amidst the buzz around IPL 2025 and debates over the long-term winners and losers in the national setup, the India women's cricket team will quietly resume preparations for this year’s World Cup. Their campaign kicks off on Sunday with the opening match of a crucial ODI tri-series against hosts Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium. South Africa joins India and Sri Lanka as the third team in the series, and the timing couldn’t be better. With the Women’s ODI World Cup less than six months ...

April 23, 2025 3:15 PM

Sri Lanka names Athapaththu-led squad for tri-series against India and SA

Sri Lanka has named a 17-member women’s squad, led by seasoned all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu, for the upcoming ODI tri-series against India and South Africa, scheduled to be held in Colombo from April 27 to May 11. Sri Lanka last played an ODI series earlier this year – where they suffered a 2-0 ODI series loss in New Zealand. From that touring party in New Zealand, Sri Lanka has made as many as eight changes to its squad for the upcoming tri-series. Medium pacer Malki Madara has receive...